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Your bathroom shelves hide everyday picks that quietly chip away at health. Dr. Tarek Pacha, a urologist questioning routine choices, flags three common ones: deodorants, body sprays–and lotions. These slip through skin, throw hormones off kilter, and spark inflammation, hitting harder in humid Indian homes where vapors hang heavy amid pollution and small spaces. We…
With a dry paper towel, no one would clean fecal matter off their arm; instinctively, one knows to wash it well with water. It is incredible how the same standard rarely extends to the most vulnerable, bacteria-ridden area on the body, where dry toilet paper is woefully inadequate.Dr. Tarek Pacha, an active urologist, knows this…
It sounds dramatic, but for many women, their favourite leggings may be quietly adding fuel to the fire. They are comfortable, flattering and perfect for gym-to-brunch days, yet long hours in tight, synthetic athleisure can create the ideal environment for vaginal and urinary problems.Senior urologic surgeon Dr Tarek Pacha says he routinely sees women with…
Do you also take more frequent bathroom breaks in winters? Well, you’re not the only one doing so. In winters or in cold temperatures, many people find themselves rushing to the toilets more often than usual. But why does this happen? Is it the body’s way of signaling something troublesome or just a normal phenomenon?…
The idea that “the bladder is often not the villain” is a powerful reframe for anyone living with constant bathroom trips or surprise leaks. Instead of seeing the bladder as weak or defective, doctors like urologist Dr Tarek Pacha invite patients to look at its noisy neighbour in the pelvis: the rectum. When the bowel…
Many people enjoy fizzy sodas, energy drinks, sports beverages or even green smoothies without realising how these everyday habits may gradually affect their kidneys. These organs work continuously to filter waste, regulate blood pressure, balance minerals and maintain hydration. When certain drinks add unnecessary strain, the effects are often subtle at first, yet the cumulative…
Our kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body, that performs many key functions! Apart from filtering blood, kidneys also help in fluid elimination, and remove waste. Over time, our kidneys can grow weak, and suffer from impaired function. While diabetes, alcohol consumption, and obesity etc, are well-known causes of Chronic Kidney…
